Ashdown Peacemaker 2 W UK
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Essential Information About the Ashdown Peacemaker Amp
Essential Information About the Ashdown Peacemaker Amp
- All-tube 2 W guitar head: the tone and dynamics of a true tube circuit, usable at reasonable volume levels.
- Dual "Light" / "Dark" input: two sonic starting points to switch from a sharp UK character to a thicker, more muscular US tone.
- Simple and effective controls: 1 channel, 3-band EQ + gain and volume controls to cover clean, crunch, and drive.
- Easy usability: headphone jack and speaker outputs for playing silently or driving an external cabinet.
Manufacturer Information
Ashdown
https://www.ashdownmusic.com
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Born in the early 2000s in the lineage of characterful British heads, the Peacemaker has earned its place among rock guitarists seeking a lively, punchy, and unadorned sound. This modernized version retains the "Made in UK" DNA and the commitment to all-tube design, but in a 2-watt format designed to recapture the touch and harmonic richness of a large amp... without having to push it to unreasonable volume levels.
Who This Amp Is For
The Ashdown Peacemaker is aimed at guitarists who prioritize feel (attack, natural compression, response to the guitar's volume knob) over an endless list of presets. Perfect for the studio (easy recording), rehearsals, and gigs where you want an amp that "works" without dominating the mix, it excels from British rock and indie to blues-rock, and can also venture into more "US" crunch/drive territories thanks to its dedicated input.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar amp head | Pre-amp tubes | 2 x ECC83 |
| Technology | Tubes | Attenuator | No |
| Input | 2 x jack | Category | Amplifier |
| Output | Headphone, Cabinet 2 x jack | Number of channels | 1 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | EQ | 3 channels |
| Effects loop | No | Color | Black |
| Reverb | No | Power output | 2 W |
| Footswitch input | No | Weight | 8.8 kg |
| Amp tubes | 6V6 | Dimensions (mm) | 530 x 280 x 265 |
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Questions frequently asked
Can this amp head be used with headphones?
The built-in headphone output allows for headphone use.
What sound do the Light and Dark inputs provide?
The Light input (UK) favors a sharp tone, suitable for rock rhythms and vintage crunch. The Dark input (US) offers more roundness and thickness for broader crunch tones. The all-tube circuit combines 2 ECC83 tubes in the preamp and a 6V6 tube in the power section.
What speaker cabinet can be connected to the Peacemaker 2 W UK?
Two speaker output jacks are available to connect an external cabinet. No compatible impedance value is specified in the provided specifications.
Are the 2 watts sufficient for studio and rehearsals?
With a power of 2 W, this head is designed to drive the tube stage without unreasonable volume levels. This size is suitable for studio recording, rehearsals, and venues where the amp should not overpower the mix.
Is there an effects loop, reverb, or footswitch?
No effects loop, built-in reverb, or footswitch connection is provided on this single-channel model.
